Pregnant women in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to get four vaccines to better protect themselves and their baby ahead of the winter.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough (pertussis), Covid-19, and flu injections are all recommended during pregnancy.

Women can get their vaccinations at one of two newly-created, dedicated drop-in maternity immunisation hubs in Oxfordshire.

They are being run on a permanent basis at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford from Monday to Saturday, and at the Horton General Hospital in Banbury from Monday to Friday.

Tanya Santacaterina, deputy head of midwifery at OUH (left), with Amanda Lee, matron for maternity public health at OUHTanya Santacaterina, deputy head of midwifery at OUH (left), with Amanda Lee, matron for maternity public health at OUH (Image: OUH) The hubs are open from 9am to 5pm, and women can get their vaccinations when they attend hospital for their antenatal appointments.

Amanda Lee, matron for maternity public health at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: "By vaccinating expectant mothers against RSV, whooping cough, Covid-19, and flu, we can help protect both them and their babies from these potentially dangerous infections.

"These vaccines, which are routinely offered during pregnancy, are safe and effective.

"We are delighted to offer all four vaccinations through our two immunisation hubs, ensuring they are as accessible and convenient as possible for women."

The RSV vaccine is being rolled our for the first time from this month, while the whooping cough, Covid-19, and flu vaccines are also available.

All of the vaccines are inactive, which means they do not contain a live version of the virus.